This Week in Michigan Public Higher Education News - Aug. 5, 2016

August 5, 2016

Congratulations to Dr. John Dunn, President of Western Michigan University, who announced his 2017 retirement this week! (See stories below.)

This Week will not publish next week.

In the News

Collaboration

MSU program makes Detroit new kind of classroom [WSU]

The Detroit News (July 28, 2016)

College Access & Affordability

Report finds state subsidies do not favor the rich [UM]

Inside Higher Ed (July 28, 2016)

Diversity on Campus

Wayne State's Ilitch business school starts leadership and diversity institute

Crain's Detroit Business (July 28, 2016)

Economic Development

Biomedical programs breathe new life into Michigan downtowns [UM, MSU, WSU, WMU]

MiBiz (July 24, 2016)

Grand Rapids rates among 'best' cities for creatives [GVSU]

Grand Rapids Business Journal (July 28, 2016)

Enrollment

Enrollment looking up at LSSU

Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (Aug. 2, 2016)

Report: Immigrants make up 8 percent of Michigan's entrepreneurs

Crain's Detroit Business (Aug. 3, 2016)

Facilities Planning & Campus Improvement

Michigan State students fight to keep women-only study lounge

MLive (July 28, 2016)

MSU gas leak causing eight buildings to evacuate is resolved

MLive (Aug. 1, 2016)

New NMU dorm construction starts with demolition of Payne Hall

WLUC TV (Aug. 2, 2016)

WMU Heritage Hall announced as finalist for Governor's Energy Excellence Award

WWMT TV (Aug. 3, 2016)

MSU closes Women's Lounge and resource center in compliance with Title IX, students fight back

The State News (Aug. 3, 2016)

Additional Information Released On Possible Sale Of Eastern Michigan University's Fish Lake

WEMU FM (Aug. 4, 2016)

Flint Water Crisis

Flint water crisis: charges against low-level state workers draw scrutiny [UM, WSU]

The Guardian [UK] (July 30, 2016)

Law student helping residents of Flint [WSU]

Detroit Legal News (Aug. 3, 2016)

Governance

MTU Board of Trustees meet

WJMN TV (Aug. 4, 2016)

Higher Education Finance - Institutional Dynamics

Cloverland Electric Members Can Expect Smaller Bill Hike, Federal Judge Rules Amount Unfair [LSSU]

WWTV TV (July 27, 2016)

S&P Affirms 'A' Rating for NMU Bonds

WJMN TV (July 28, 2016)

Amid declining book sales, university presses search for new ways to measure success [UM]

Inside Higher Ed (Aug. 1, 2016)

Moody's downgrades outlook for Wayne State

Detroit Free Press (Aug. 4, 2016)

Higher Education Finance - State Capital Outlay

University's South Hall project back on track [LSSU]

Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (July 27, 2016)

Higher Education Finance - State Operating Support

WMU Granted Funds for New Geologic Survey Mapping

Western Herald (July 27, 2016)

Plans move forward on Michigan life sciences research hub [UM]

Crain's Detroit Business (July 28, 2016)

State taps MSU as hub to commercialize ag research

Lansing State Journal (July 29, 2016)

Higher Education in the 2016 Election

64th district candidates believe rising college tuition could benefit from legislative solutions

MLive (July 27, 2016)

54th House District Democratic candidates discuss priorities, policies [EMU]

MLive (July 27, 2016)

University of Michigan poll may prove better predictor for elections

Crain's Detroit Business (July 30, 2016)

House candidates vie to replace Farrington, Lane

Macomb Daily (July 31, 2016)

Institutional Leadership

Female leaders in Mich. discuss tough journey to top [MSU, WSU]

The Detroit News (July 28, 2016)

Barcia Upsets Veteran Bay County Executive Tom Hickner [SVSU]

WSGW AM (Aug. 3, 2016)

Leadership Transitions

Cadwell named police chief [MTU]

Daily Mining Gazette (July 27, 2016)

Western Michigan University president Dunn to retire

The Detroit News (Aug. 1, 2016)

Western Michigan president John Dunn to retire

Michigan Radio (Aug. 1, 2016)

Western Michigan University President John Dunn announces retirement

MLive (Aug. 1, 2016)

WMU students, staffers say retiring president John Dunn will be missed

MLive (Aug. 2, 2016)

OU names David Stone associate vice president for research

Oakland Press (Aug. 4, 2016)

Philanthropic Support

MSU raised record $272 million last year

Lansing State Journal (July 27, 2016)

Michigan State raises $272 million in 2015-16 - most successful fundraising year

Crain's Detroit Business (July 27, 2016)

Program Delivery

MSU Women's Resource Center dissolved

Lansing State Journal (July 28, 2016)

WMU bets on students digging hydrogeology

Grand Rapids Business Journal (July 29, 2016)

MSU Women's Healthcare closure displaces thousands of patients

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 3, 2016)

Michigan State University leading language learning effort

Bristol Herald Courier [VA] (Aug. 1, 2016)

Study cyber security at OU

C&G Newspapers (Aug. 2, 2016)

Recognitions & Awards

WMU ISM Program Ranked as One of the Country's Top Programs

Western Herald (July 27, 2016)

University Hospital ranks first in Michigan and 18th in nation [UM]

The Michigan Daily (Aug. 3, 2016)

Safety & Health

Safety devices added to secure Elliott Tower after the minute hand incident [OU]

The Oakland Post (Aug. 1, 2016)

Tobacco ban good for NMU, officials say

WNMU FM (July 29, 2016)

Scammers target international college students [MSU]

Lansing State Journal (Aug. 4, 2016)

Student Success

MSU students finish school before peers statewide [UM, MTU, FSU, MASU]

Lansing State Journal (July 25, 2016)

Michigan's 4-year college 'success' rate rising, and four other facts [UM, WSU, SVSU, MASU]

MLive (July 25, 2016)

Almost 10,000 students enrolled in summer courses, accelerates graduation time [CMU]

Central Michigan Life (July 29, 2016)

Tuition

Board approves LSSU's budget [4.1%]

Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (July 23, 2016)

University Accountability

U-M pays $165K to settle suit with dismissed student

Detroit Free Press (July 27, 2016)

Commission could review university's MBA proposal during Nov. visit [LSSU, MASU]

Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (July 30, 2016)

University readies itself for HLC visit [LSSU]

Sault Ste. Marie Evening News (July 28, 2016)

Workforce Alignment

Ford Teams With Wayne State University To Expedite Weldability Qualification

Ford Authority (July 26, 2016)

Volunteers of America Michigan uses $10.3 million grant to help single moms, vets enter health care careers [OU]

Crain's Detroit Business (July 28, 2016)

Commentaries

Our view: Job portal a smart, proactive approach [SVSU]

Midland Daily News (July 28, 2016)

Let voters have their say on transit millage [WSU]

Detroit Free Press (July 28, 2016)

Michigan State Opens a Women-Only Study Space to Men After a Title IX Complaint [UM-F]

Slate (July 29, 2016)

State & National Reports

Michigan in Context

Valuing Military Learning: A Guide to Military Prior Learning Assessment and More [PDF]

Midwest Higher Education Compact (July 2016)

MHEC has compiled information on the various Michigan veteran education information programs and academic programs that have accelerated recognition of military credit at Michigan institutions (p. 51).

Michigan Association of State Universities | masu.org

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